Trail Shoe: New Balance 1110

A light and runable armored vehicle

The 1110 struck our testers as being amazingly light and runable for such an armored vehicle, featuring a Gore-Tex XCR lining and substantial foot-protection features. The shoes were deemed "keepers" due to their cushioning and protective, full-length Abzorb midsole material, deep forefoot flex grooves, and Rock Stop 2 foam-based forefoot wrap. The gusseted tongue and seamless upper were also quite comfortable and the aggressive outsole held its edge on some of the sloppiest of trail conditions. You won’t likely want to race or do speedwork in these, given their weight, but they should provide hundreds of comfortable, dry training miles on easy days and long days.